Graham's Sudden Death Throws Blanche Confirmation Into Doubt
His absence leaves Republicans with only a one-vote margin on the Judiciary Committee and intensifies scrutiny of Blanche’s independence from President Donald Trump.
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With the sudden passing of Republican hardliner Senator Lindsey Graham (South Carolina), a key aide to U.S. President Donald Trump, predictions have emerged that disruptions to the Trump administration's handling of major legislative tasks are inevitable. According to the U.S. political news outlet Politico on the 13th (local time), the Republican Party mourned Senator Graham's death while also considering how his absence will impact the operati…
Graham's Sudden Death Throws Blanche Confirmation Into Doubt
The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has set up several problems for the Senate, and this week's big one is the nomination of Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department.On Wednesday and Thursday, President Donald Trump's acting attorney general Todd Blanche is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend himself against a number of missteps, including his flubs in handling the release of investigation files for …
Graham death throws Trump attorney general confirmation into chaos
The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has set up several problems for the U.S. Senate, and this week's big one is the nomination of Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department. On Wednesday and Thursday, President Donald Trump's acting attorney general Todd Blanche is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend himself against a number of missteps, including his flubs in handling the release of investigation fi…
Todd Blanche confirmation in peril following Graham's death: report
Todd Blanche, Trump's acting attorney general and former personal lawyer, faces a newly precarious path to permanent confirmation following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC).Graham's sudden death at 71 on Saturday removes a crucial ally from the Senate Judiciary Committee just days before the panel is scheduled to hold a high-stakes confirmation hearing for Blanche, with Republicans facing the prospect of a defection killing the nomination…
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